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Perfect Books for Road Trips! June 2026 |
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Serafina Makes Waves
by Matthew Burgess
Serafina, a young cat who hates water, faces off with her nemesis when her parents sign her up for swimming lessons.
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Little Ghost's Summerween
by Maggie Edkins Willis
After attending his first birthday party, Little Ghost decides to throw himself a spooktacular summer birthday party with his family and friends.
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The Future Book
by Mac Barnett
Every other book was written in the past. But this book? This book was written in the future. Do you want to know what the future is like? Turn the pages to get a glimpse at the world of tomorrow and its unexpected words, strange social customs, and mind-blowing colors
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The World Game: Soccer Circles the Globe
by John Coy
Thwaack Whummpp Klangg From a park in the United States to a pitch in India, from the seaside in Nigeria to a stadium in Uruguay, there's one game that brings the world together. Whether you call it football, soccer, or any other name, it's the most popular sport on the planet.
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Broccoli Is Trying to Kill Me
by Katie Evans
Although her dad says they are good for her, a young girl knows bettershe is sure the vegetables in the fridge are out to get her, with broccoli being the biggest and baddest of all.
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Unfunny Bunny
by Kenan Thompson
In SNL star Kenan Thompson's hilarious picture book debut, a little bunny wants to be the funniest kid in school, but his jokes fall flat.
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Last Day Pool Party
by Emma Steinkellner
Six very different kids' stories collide at an unforgettable last day pool party in this hilarious and relatable story about friendship, popularity and the messiness of growing up. When her name gets skipped at the eighth-grade graduation ceremony, Rose decides she is done being invisible. She's determined to finally stand out and make her unfulfilled middle school dreams come true at the upcoming pool party. By the time the sun sets, unexpected twists and ridiculous mishaps will make this the weirdest, wildest last day of school ever. Get ready, because this party is about to go off the deep end.
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Unfairies: A Graphic Novel
by Huw Aaron
Some stories will tell you that fairies are sweet, beautiful, and kind creatures who fly around with sparkly wands. But they are WRONG! Fairies are horrible, rude back stabbers who are constantly at war with each other. (They're not even magical, for crying out loud!) And then there's Pip, a clueless tree fairy who couldn't give two hoots about power and would rather just have a party. But after being tasked with delivering an important message from the root stores all the way to the top of the tree, Pip is thrown into a whirlwind adventure involving a dubious ancient prophecy, epic acorn-based warfare, and sinister plots that could shatter the delicate peace among the fairies for good. The Garden may be in desperate need of a hero . . . Too bad it'll have to settle for Pip.
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The Haunted House Next Door the Graphic Novel
by Andres Miedoso
A fearless eight-year-old runs his own ghost patrol in this graphic novel based on the first book of the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter book series Andres Miedoso just wants everything to be normal-boring. But after moving to a new town called Kersville, it quickly becomes clear that this place is anything but ordinary. His new neighbor, Desmond Cole, runs a Ghost Patrol, taking on any monster-catching job no matter how spooky, icky, or risky it might be. Grown-ups always have a lot of advice for new kids in town. But they never say what to do when the house--no, the entire town--is haunted Perfect for emerging readers, this full-color graphic novel tells the spooky story better than ever before.
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My Sister, the Freak: A Graphic Novel
by Dani Jones
Mary Seaver lives in her own world. It's not her fault if sometimes her enthusiasm creates chaos. To Mary, that's what being 10 years old and a huge science fiction fan is all about. Allison Al Seaver is Mary's older sister--and she's everything that Mary is not: cool, calm, collected, and super popular.So it makes sense that when aliens invade their hometown of Pleasant Valley, Mary's trying to warn everyone about the end of the world while Al's just hoping it will all go away before the spring dance. But when a secret emerges from their family's past, Mary and Al find themselves turning to their most unlikely ally: each other..
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Juniper Mae: Secrets of the Guardian Knights
by Tim Fraser
Juniper Mae returns! The energy crisis continues in Tykotech City and a new president threatens the existence of the forest and the Tama-Tama community. Juniper Mae now visits the forest every weekend to spend time with her new friend Albie and his fellow Tama-Tamas. But when Juniper Mae takes her inventions to another level, the friends suffer a clash of ideas. While a new president takes charge in Tykotech City, drastically changing the cities energy policies, Albie and Juniper Mae are confronted with their intertwined history
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The Froggy Library
by Julie Fiveash
Spend your summer on Soggy Stump! Anura is a young frog spending the summer back home with their grandmother. With some...er...gentle prodding from Grandma, they get a job working at the local library. It's about 11 minutes in when they're tasked with a big project: create an archive that captures what makes Soggy Stump so special. What the heck is even an archive?! And so begins a summer full of fry bread, weaving, zines, community gardens, manga, and (maybe) an answer to the question of: how do we preserve the knowledge, wisdom, and memories of the ones we love?
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The Endless Game
by J. D. Amato
Graphic novel about a young boy who is drawn into his new neighborhood's intense game of capture the flag.
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Once Upon a Tail (Once Upon a Tail #1): A Horse and Dragon Graphic Novel
by Audrey Perrott
Wallace is a knightly horse who loves rules. Poppy is a free-spirit dragon who loves adventure. These two unlikely pals disagree on most everything--but still manage to have a lot of fun-filled shenanigans together in the Land of La-Dee-Dah. Told in three short and silly stories with subtle social-emotional themes, this young graphic novel follows the everyday adventures of two best buds as they step out of their comfort zones, discover hidden powers, and eat a LOT of banana pudding. .
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The Mighty Macy
by Kwame Alexander
When Macy gets book one of The Mighty Zora series for her birthday, she stays up until 11:34pm finishing the book. But the next day, when Macy gets to her school library, eager to check out book two, she finds the door locked with a sign explaining that the library will now only be open a few days a week due to budget cuts. Even worse, she finds out her father won't be home to help her figure out what to do, as he will be traveling to a museum in Montgomery, Alabama to read a poem about civil rights. With help from her fellow third graders, support from her mom, and encouragement from poems written and hidden for her by her father, Macy must find her voice and learn the power of advocating for herself and her community. Can Macy learn to be Mighty?
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Scarlet Morning
by ND Stevenson
Viola and Wilmur have been waiting for their parents for fifteen boring years in the colorless town of Caveat, until one very stormy night, when Captain Cadence Chase breaks down their door. They cut a deal with the captain: Chase can take their most prized possession, a mysterious book, but only if she takes them, too. After all, if their parents aren't coming, Viola and Wilmur might as well have a grand adventure to find them.
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Venus Washington and the Lasagna Drama
by Maisha Oso
Venus Washington isn't sure why her parents named her that, since she was born on Earth and she's never been to Washington. One thing she does know: her favorite food is cotton candy. But after that, it's definitely lasagna. Yummy, gooey, cheesy lasagna. Grandma makes the best lasagna. Venus wants to know her super delicious recipe--until Grandpa lets it slip that the secret ingredient may be toes. Yuck With the help of BFF Summer, WEF (Worst Enemy Forever) Winter, and super-smart pet Hamsterburger, Venus sets out to save her family from the worst secret ingredient ever
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This Book Stinks!
by Danielle Saint-Onge
All the kids at Alpine Elementary School love the Fart Face book series, and Drita is their newest fan. She and her fellow library helper, Josh, even start the Fart Face Fan Club. But when parents get a whiff of the books' toilet talk, they wonder if the books are appropriate for their children. In response, the school decides to take the Fart Face books off the library shelves. Drita and Josh know this isn't fair, so they resolve to save their favorite series. Drita hatches a plan to prove that the Fart Face books offer more than just fart jokes--they encourage scientific learning and a love of reading.
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Griffin Speaker
by Jan M. Flynn
As an orphan on the lowest rung of society, twelve-year-old Rain is destined for a future of hard labor--until she meets a wild griffin and bonds with him. An old law says that bond entitles Rain to an education at the elite Griffin Riders Academy instead of a life in the mines. But Rain's Rise threatens to topple Griffin Land's fragile hierarchy, and those at the top are determined to see her fail. So they task Rain with proving herself: Armed with just her wit and accompanied by her best friend and an unlikely ally, Rain must scale the highest peak in Griffin Land and defeat the monster at its summit. Rain's success could change the world. But with an impossible quest ahead, will she and her griffin even survive?
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Rick Kotani's 400 million dollar summer
by Waka T. Brown
Twelve-year-old Rick Kotani is looking forward to playing summer baseball in California but must move to Oregon to help his Grandpa Hiroshi, and after the two bond over a Japanese folktale about personal values, Rick joins a super competitive baseball league and must make big decisions about what he values most.
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Werewolves Don't Keep Diaries
by Suzanne Sutherland
In this funny, partially illustrated early chapter book, Lou can't seem to do anything right. His body seems to be against him too--growing hair on his feet, sprouting claws and making him want to howl. But just as he thinks he has to run away, he learns about his family legacy and realizes he's exactly who he's meant to be.
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Skateboards: A Graphic History
by Blake Hoena
Learn all about how skateboards have evolved over the decades, see the many forms the sport has taken, and meet the amazing people who have helped shape skater culture-- Provided by publisher.
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Butt or Face? Volume 4: Ador-A-Butts!
by Kari Lavelle
Are you ready for round four of the hilarious guessing game picture book? Discover fascinating facts about adorable animals while guessing if you're looking at a butt or a face!Butt or Face? Volume 4: Adora-Butts continues the entertaining challenge with a new set of (cute!) animals from all over the world. Examine a close-up photo of an animal and then guess whether you're looking at the top or the...um...bottom. The answer is revealed on the next page with a photo of the complete animal..
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Could You Ever Smile with Axolotls!?
by Sandra Markle
Learn all about this unusual animal -- what it eats, where it lives, and more This innovative book places kids right into the action as they learn all about these amazing creatures. With imaginative, interactive text from bestselling author Sandra Markle and engaging art from Vanessa Morales, this book is sure to be a kid favorite
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The Colors of Nature
by Catherine Barr
Discover why the sun is yellow and how autumn leaves change colors in this richly illustrated, stylishly packaged, and informative overview of the science of colors found in the natural world.
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Big Digs: Amazing Underground Constructions
by Kiko Sanchez
s From ancient burial chambers to modern megaprojects, Big Digs is a beautifully illustrated nonfiction book that takes young readers on an unforgettable journey into the world beneath our feet, exploring the science, history, and wonder of underground construction. Travel through hidden passages beneath palaces, secret tunnels under cities, and engineering marvels like the Channel Tunnel and the Large Hadron Collider.
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